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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-01-08
The average length OF life is on the it

The average length or life is on the in =
crease. The science Of medicine has made
great progress; many diseases are row
controlled that were formerly thought in
durable The greatest discovery is DR..
Bigelow's Cure, which cures consump>
ton in stages that other remedies arc of
no benefit. Coughs, colds, Group, whoop
ing cough, bronchitis, and all throat and
lung diseases speedily and safely, Price,
80 cents and 81, of druggists.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-01-08
DON'T FAIL TO TRY IT.

j. c. Burrows, Kalamazoo, Mich, test
ifies: For more than five years, mem
Der Of my family has been afflicted with
Hsy Fever, eliminating late in the fall in
a hacking cough. Every remedy proved
futile. Not half bottle OF Papillon lex
tract of fax Catarrh cure had been used
before the cough entirely disappeared,
and general relief followed. 1t is simply
wonderful" Large bottles only 81 oc,
for sale at Drug store.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-01-08

You are allowed free trial of thirty
days of the use of DR.. Dyes Celebrated
Y oltaic Belt with Electric Suspensory
Appliances, for the speedy relief and PER
manent cure of Nervous Debility, loss of
Vitality and Manhood, and all kindred
troubles. Also, for many other diseases.
Complete restoration to health, vigor and
manhood guaranteed. No risk is'incurred
Illustrated pamphlet, with full informa-
ton, terms, ETC., mailed free by address,
ing Voltaic Belt Co., Marshall, Mich.
decd CIV.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-01-08
THE CONFLICT DEEPENS.
HOOSlER LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS ARE
SILL MORE COMPLICATED.
Both Houses Now Ready to Dance on
the Minority--The Senate Takes
Radical Stand

And Refuses to Meet in Joint Session with
the House-Points from the Governors
MessaSe-st Jackson's Day at Column
bus, Shio-A Speech from Thurman and
salty Letter from Watterson-The Hi
nois Senatorship.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-01-08
AN EsrERpR1s1No. RELIABLE HOUSE.

Hartz & Bahnsen can always be relied
upon, not only to carry in stock the best
of every thing, but to secure the Agency
for such articles as have well known mer-
it, and are popular with the people,
thereby sustaining the reputation of being
always enterprisipg, and ever reliable.
Having secured the Agency for the cele-
brated DR.. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption, will sell it on positive
guaranteer. 1t will surely cure any and
every affection of Throat, Lungs, and
Chest, and to show our confidence, we
invite you to call and get Trial Bottle
Free
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-01-08

Can any ore bring us case of Kidney
or Liver Complaint that the Electric Bitters
will not speedily cure? We say that they
can not, as thousands of cases already per-
manently cured and and who are daily re
commencing Electric Bitters, will prove.
Briphts Disease, Diabetes, week Back, or
any urinary complaint quickly cured; they
purify the blood. regulate the bowels, and
act directly on the diseased parts. Every
bottle guaranteed For sale at Soc bot
tie bv Hartz s. Bahnsen.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-01-08

New York, Jan. s-Ars. Annie Blauch,
aged 90 whose drunken husband has not
supported her for some time, and who had
been dispossessed from her room for non
payment of rent, attempted to end her
troubles Friday by jumping overheard from
a ferryboat in the East river She was res
cued by the deck-hands and taken TO hos
pital. She was scantily clad and emaciated
from hunger.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-01-08
The suit Against the Coal Pool.

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. S.-The hearing IN
the suit of the commonwealth to dissolve the
coal pool was resumed Friday. President
Harris, of the Lehigh Valley Coal company,
testified that the Lehigh company's output
was limited by the pool to 100000 tons
yearly. The Jersey Central system was al
lowed 3. NO, OOG tons. The entire tonnage Of
the Reading system was 6s00,0o0 tons
Cross-examined by his own counsel, he testi-
ted that the coal output of 1856 was larger
than in any previous year and the price was
the lowest since 1879.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-01-08

WASHINGTON CITY, Jan s-Contracts
for mail messenger and transfer service from
July l, 1881, to June 81, 1891, We're awarded
Friday as follows: Chicago. E. j. Travis,
s.34, 900; Detroit, H. c. Slavens, s., $50; St
Paul, James King, So, $50; Burlington, I1wa,
c. T. Dankwarit, 81, 29s; Kansas City, H.
c. Slavens, s., 93j: total 81, So.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-01-08

VALLEY FALLS. + J., Jan. S.-The Rhode
Island Horse Shoe company's immense work
shops were almost entirely destroyed by fire
Friday The buildings burned were the main
buildings, 40 by 125 feet in size, containing
six engines and machinery Of all kinds; the
machine-shop, 50 called. l25 feet square; the
punching and bammering department build
ings, one sixty feet square, and the other %0t
by eighty feet In the works proper the
flames ragged unchecked until after O'CLOCK
in the afternoon when there was nothing
left to burn. The estimated loss will reach
$500 O0n; insured for SEQ 900
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-01-08
IN MEMORY OF ST. JACKSON.

Meeting of Democrats at Columbus, Ohio
-Thurman's Speech and Watterson's
Letter.
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. s-The jackson
club of this city held its fourth annual ban
quet and celebrated the anniversary of the
battle of New Orleans at the city hall Friday
evening. Theh hall was deliberately decorated
and about 200 guests sat down to an excellent
menu. Hon. T. E. Powell was master of
toasts. Hon Allen G. Thurman responded
to the toast-''The Union, the Common Heir
,itage Of the People, Mr.. Thurman said the
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-01-08

WASHINGTON CITY. Jan. s.-Se-retary
Endicott transmitted to congress Tuesday
communication of Nov p last from the Mis-
sissippi river commission. calling attention TO
the deterioration of the works constructed at
Plum Point and Lake Providence reaches for
want Of appropriations, and also to the fact
that congress had failed to make provision
for the commissioners expenses.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-01-08

WASHINGTON CITY, Jan. S.-The senate
had an executive session Friday afternoon
occupying almost an hour. A number of in
consequential nominations were confirmed,
after which the Mexican reciprocal CONNER
cial treaty was taken up This measure was
negotiated in Ss3, and contains a provision
requiring action by congress 10 carry it into
effect It provided originally that congress
sional action must be taken before May l.,
1856. Last year that time was extended to
May /. 1887. 1t was stated in the session
Friday that the subject of tariff was being
agitated now in the house, and that there
fore it was not likely that action could be
taken before the expiration OF the limit OF
time. The proposition was made to extend
the time within which congressional action
must be taken 10 May, 1888, and the time
was finally extended as proposed.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-01-08

WASHINGTON CITY, Jan s-There was a
marked improvement in the presidents ap-
pearance when he entered the east room Fri
day and found seventy-five socially inclined
callers waiting to.pay their respects. Nearly
all who passed between the attendants
stopped and chatted for few seconds, and
this break in the monotony seemed to be rel
ished By the president, who detained many
of the callers and inquired after personal
friends
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-01-08

NEW BRUNSWICK, n. j., Jan. S-Henry
Morris, OF Woodbridge, N. J., secretary and
treasurer of the New York Textile Filtering
company, has disappeared with funds of the
company, amounting to absut $50, 900. The
concern is owned mostly by the Morris FAM
lily, and the father, aged 40 and the younger
brother of the defaulter, are ruined
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-01-08

NEW York, Jan s-A Washington
special to The News says; ut is limited that
the names of congressman holding calls on
Union Pacific will soon BE- published and
there is much alarm in certain circles. It is
said that over s., 000,0 900 can be traced as
having been paid by the railroad to secure
the passage of the funding bill. One con-
gresham is said to have received $50, 600.
The lobbyist Sherrell paid out over $4,000
fha week before he died =
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-01-08

WASHINGTON CITY, Jan. s.-Commissioner
of Internal Revenue Miller asks congress to
make an additional appropriation of s5o,0N
for salaries and expenses of internal revenue
collectors for the fiscal year, demanded on
account of the collections on oleomargerine.
He also proposes by means Of the appropria-
ton to employ experts 70 mako analyses of
oleomargarine, for the purpose of deternin-
ing what is liable TO internal tax
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-01-08

was troubled with Chronic CataTra
and gathering in my head, was very deaf
at times, had discharges from my ears,
and was unable to breathe through my
nose. Before the second bottle of Ely's
Cream Balm was exhausted l was cured.
and to-day enjoy sound healb.-C. j.
Corbin, 923 Chestnut street. Field Man
ager, Philadelphia Pub. House, Pa.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-01-08

When very young children are deprived
of their natural nourishment, it is difficult
to procure a proper substitute therefor;
hence the alarming mortality among in
fants. Mellins food, which is recon-
mended BY the highest medical authorities
has been prepared to eetfhis very want,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-01-08
Their Wafer Works Frozen Jp

THREE RIVERS, Mich, Jan. S.--The mer.
curry was down to IA degrees below zero Fri
day morning and the water works are frozen
In case of fire the town would be i'll pitia-
BILE plight. So great is the fear of fire that
the night watches at all factories have been
doubled, and arrangements have been made
to call on Kalamazoo for assistance should il
be required.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-01-08

II would not live away" said the
psalmist in a moment of poetic rapture.
Il would not either" says Josh Billings,
irreverently. So we say-but then while
we do live, let us hold on to our health
and spirits. The surest way to do this,
is to lay IN a supply of DR.. Bulls cough
syrup. Try it.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-01-08
The Pope Preparing for War.

ROME, Jan. S-Tbe vatican has arranged
with the prince of Monaco that in event Of
the outbreak of var in Europe involving
Italy, the pope and his ministers shall re-
move to that principally AMI remain there
until peace is restored AL the independence
of the holy see guaranteed. Il has also been
agreed by the prince of Monaco that gam
bling sh Ill be suppressed during the time OF
the pops residence in the princ,paiity
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-01-08
Death of Ex-senator McDonald's Son.

WASHINGTON CITY, Jan. s.-Mr Frank
B. Mcdonald. the son of ex-senator Nc
Donald, dl, / here Friday morning of heart
disease. For s,me years hs has been clerk
in the treasury department, The remains
were taken to Indiana for interment
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-01-08

Residence property worth from $1,000
to $1,000. Must be located between Sew
enteenth and Twenty-ffth streets, north
o! Fifth avenue. Also nice lot within
same radius, $500 to $500, Call at Me-
Jill s Whitehead's Office, posteffce block.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-01-08
The ,YnrthInrton-Pest Recount.

PEORIA, Ills, Jan. s-During the re-
count Friday in the Worthngton-Pos con-
test, Post made net gain of s, leaving him
with p plurality, 50 far.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-01-08
Mrs. Cleveland Sets Good Example.

WASHINGTON CITY, Jan S.-Mrs. Cleve-
land occupied lower proscenium box at the
National theatre Friday evening. The opera
of "Adina. or the Elixir of Love, was well
sung by the Boston Ideal Opera company,
and seemed TO be greatly enjoyed by Mrs.
Cleveland She was accompanied by Mrs.
and Col Lamont. Mrs johnson and Miss
Hastings The ladies were in full opera
toilets and the appearance of the lady of the
White House without a hat has given prec-
edent which viii be largely observed in tbs
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-01-08

Doctors do deal of buggy-riding
They know a good apring when they see
it. They know it better when the feel it,
Thousands of them are using the Rice
Coil spring.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-01-08
CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS.
Thirty Thousand Dollars for an Invent
or's Widow-A Pension for Mrs. Dur
bin Ward.

Thirty Thousand Dollars for an Invent
or's Widow-A Pension for Mrs. Dur
bin Ward.
WASHINGTON CITY, Jan. S-A protest Of
the Mississippi river commission against the
failure of congress to provide for their ex-
penses was presented in the senate Friday;
also number Of petitions for and against
the interstate commerce bill. A resolution
providing that the senate pay the funeral ex-
penses of ex-President Arthur and Senators
Logan and Pike was passed, as was bill ap-
propriating $4,000 to the widow OF Erskine
Sallin, who invented the Springfield breech-
loading rifle which the government used dur
ing the rebellion The interstate commerce
bill was laid aside, Cullom stating that he
would insist on the resumption of its consid-
Grafton Monday and ask the senate to act
finally upon it Wednesday. An executive
session was then held, at the conclusion OF
which the senate adjourned until Monday.
The bill providing for the sale of the Sac
and Fox and Iowa Indian reservations IN
Kansas and Nebraska, and allotting lands
severalty to the Indians was passed. In COM
mittee of the whole the house then consld-
cred the private calendar and passed half a
dozen bill The committee rose and reces;
was taken until $50 p m, at which time the
house met and passed forty-two pension bills
among them one granting $50 per month tc
Mrs Durbin Ward. The house then ad
journed for the day
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-01-08

CHICAGO. Jan. Sat the annual meeting
of the Chicago Press club Thursday night
James W. Scott, publisher of The Chicago
Herald, was elected president, and, for the
first time in the history Of the club, without
opposition,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-01-08

EAU CLAIRE, Wis, s.-The Democratic
congressional convention to nominate a can
didate for the unexpired term of the late W.
T. Price, ard one for the long term coming
took place here Friday night The conven-
ton was very harmonious. DR.. Samuel c.
johnson, of Hudson, was nominated for the
long term and James Borden, of Superior
City. for the short term; both by acclama-
fi0-1
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-01-08

NEW YORK, Jan s-The first edition of
81, 90 copies of Henry Georges new paper,
The Standard, was exhausted before dark
Friday and orders were received for 25,0OG
more copies, mostly from distant out of town
points
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-01-08

Anyone having business with the ARGUS
office after p. m. 0n the event that the
office is ciosed) will please call at Will
mans & Galt's news stand in the postoffice
building, who are authorized to transact
business of eycrv nature for the ARGUS
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-01-08

Who of us are without trouble be they
small OF large? The blessings of health
are best appreciated when We are six
and in paia, A hacking cough severe
cold. OF any throat or lung disease are
very troublesome, but all Of these may he
quickly aud permanently cured by Dr..
BigeluW's Cure Safe and pleasant for
children. Price 81 cents
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-01-08

LOUISVILLE, KY, Jan. s.-A prominent
friend of Speaker Carlisle stated Friday
night that he would probably be a candidate
for United States senator
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-01-08

Now its all right, it's all right, darl-
ing" said Mrs. Workhard, have tested
the matter thoroughly. One bottle of
Salvation oil will cure your pain in the
back, and only costs twenty-five cents.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-01-08

SAN Francisco, Jan. s-Thom4s Ste
vens, who started from this city April Is,
1884. on a bicycle tour of the globe, arrived
here Friday from Japan on the steamer
City of Pekin He will be banqueted by the
BICYCLE club
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-01-08
Notice,

Until March /. 1887. Drs. Barth &
Babcock will make full sets of teeth,
upper and lower. for $40, and partial
plates in proportion. Best material and
satisfaction guaranteed; 1874 Rock ISL
apd Ill
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-01-08
Whsn VISITING New Fc1k

Stop at the newly opened and central
" located SturtcvaBt house. Broadway
and Twenty ninth Street. Largely re
built; entirely refurnished; rev plumbing
new elevator, etc Perfect cuisine; mod
crate prices; convenient to all the eleva-
ted railroad stations Matthews It Pier
son, proprietors.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-01-08
Fifty Thousand for Mrs. Logan.

WASHINGTON CITY, Jan. s.-The Mira
Logan fund here up to date amounts to about
SIS, 900, which, added to the Chicago con-
tributions, makee total of about $4,000.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-01-08
Taxee.

The taxes for 1886 are now due. Ot1ce
in the court house.
GEO. E. LAMBERT, Collec; or.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-01-08
Vim McEnlrH

Attorney at law. loans money on good
security. makes collections. Reference,
Mitchell s Lynde, bankers. Office in
nost office block
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-01-08

Miss Jennie Vaughn has personally
cultivated a farm in Butte county,
Dakota, this year. and at odd times has
shingled her house
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-01-08

WASHINGTON CRY, Jan. s-The presi-
dent has nominated Robert Brand of Illinois,
to be surveyor of customs at Galena, Ills
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-01-08
Rheumatism

1t is an established fact that Hoods Sar-
saparilla has proven an invaluable remedy
in many severe cases Of rheumatism, effect
ing remarkable cures By its powerful action
in correcting the acidity of the blood, which
is the cause Of the disease, and purifying
and enriching the vital fluid.
It is certainly fair to assume that what
Hoods Sarsaparilla has done for others it
will do for you. Therefore, If you suffer
the pains and aches Of rheumatism, give
this potent remedy 4 fair trial
A Positive Cure.
81 was troubled very much with rheuma-
tism in my hips, ankles, and wrists. l
could hardly walk, and was confined to my
bed a good deal Of the time. Being rec
commended to try Hoods Sarsaparilla, l
took four bottles and am perfectly well.
/ cheerfulIy recommend Hoods SarsapaFilla
as one Of the best blood purifiers in the
world" II. F. EUOD, Bloomington, III.
For Twenty Years
Ihaye been afflicted with rheumatism. Before
1883 found no relief, but grew worse. then
began taking Hoods Sarsaparila, and it did
ne more good than all the other medicine
ever had" II. f. BALLOON, Shirley, Mass.
Il suffered from what the doctors called
muscular rheumatism. ! took Hoods Sar-
saparilla ard am entirely cured" j. Y. A.
PEouDFooT, letter carrier, Chicago, IL.
We shall be glad to send, free of charge
TO all who may desire, 4 book containing many
additional statements Of cures by
Hoods SaFsaparilia
Sold hY all druggists. 81; six for s. Made
only by c. l. HOOD & co, Lowell, Mass
100 Doses One Dollar.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-01-08
Barth & Babcock, Dentists.

No. 1724 Second avenue. Special atten.
ton paid to saving the natural teeth and
inserting teeth, without plates.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-01-08

The use of complexion balms guaran>
tees the worst possible looking face in
the end.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-01-08

DyERTISERS by addressing GEO. p HOWELL
a ~ co. ~ Spruce St. New York. in good faith.
can obtain all needed information about any pro-
ppsed line Of advertising in American newspapers
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-01-08

Gauze fans are in highest favor, but
are of little use in causing refreshing
breeze,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-01-08

Square dinner plates grow in favor,
and the newest are a perfect study OF
artistic decoration.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-01-08

Fur boas won by the ladies are held by
the doctors to be advantageous for their
profession.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-01-08

AT a recent luncheon in New York
tiny spinning wheels were offered as
| favOrs
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-01-08
New Advertisements.
Shorthand Writing

Tausht nv mail. Young men have only 20 learn
shorthand 10 make it a tree Of profit; send
stamp for pamphlet and specimen. Wv. HUI
Ton. pittshnrE. Pa.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-03-16
Personal Mention.

=. M. Miller, of Calico, is at the St.
Charles.
DR.. a. BEST and wife, Of st. Louis,
are visiting Los Angeles.
Joseph Smith, Jr., of Cincinnati. is
registered at the Nadeau.
F. E. Proctor, of Boston, is visiting
Los Angeles and is at the st. Elmo.
Henry Miller. Rowland Blackstone
and Miss Emily Seward. of New York,
are at the Nadeau.
J. C. Ford, of Madison, Wiscosin. and
H. T. Ford. of Jersey City, New York,
are at the Nadeau.
Mrs. w. w. Fogan, Miss Cora Fogan
and Miss Ada North, of Atchison, Kan
sas, are at the st. Elmo.
DR.. Simpson, Of San Francisco, a
member of the State Board Of Health,
left yesterday afternoon for his home.
]. Wyinan Jones, Of St. Louis, will
arrive in special car to-day, and will
visit Los Angeles with a party of friends.
Messrs. Geo. H. Stevens, Isaa, Ly ons
and R. Leatherwood, Senators of
Arizona, visited Los Angeles yesterday
on their way from Prescott 10 Tucson.
Mr.. John Haley. the well-known
miner. who was, years ago, the superin-
tendent of the Holcombe mine in San
Bernardino county. and is now develop.
ing rich leads in Fresno county, is here
ON . visit. Mr.. Haley has troops Of
friends in Los Angeles. all of whom are
glad to welcome him to his old STAMP.
ing" ground.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-03-16
Maximum Thermometer. $50.
Minimum Thermometer, $50.
New . Notes.

News N0teA.
The Southern Pacific Company will,
till further notice, run a theater train
from Santa Monica to and from this city
every Thursday evening.
Some man has placed an organ in his
ufiCe in the HERALD building. on which
he practices at night with indifferent
success. A reward is offered for his ar
rest and conviction.
Margaret Doyle has brought suit
against her former husband, James
Doyle, charging him with sssaulting,
beating and bruising her. She lays
damages at $4,000, and asks that the
Court give her judgment for that
amount.
The will of the late Colonel William
81. Stephens was fled for probate yes
terday. 1t names William D. Stephens
and Albert M. Stephens as executors. to
serve without bond or security, and the
executors are given large discretion. He
beoueaths to his wife all Of the house.
hold furniture, tableware. plate, orna.
ments, his library. maps, etc.. and $4,000
in money. To his daughter, Mrs. A. B.
Chapman, he leaves $1,000. The residue
Of his estate is 10 be divided equally be.
tween his wife and eight children, the
wife to take one share with the children.
Tho property is large and valuable.